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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
2
A column comments on public oaths and female truthfulness with a digression on Horace and a profile of General Daniel Morgan. It recounts Morgan’s early life, military service, brutal punishment, and rise as a partisan hero, ending with his exploits in the Carolinas and at the siege of Fort Edward.
A fragmentary obituary recalls a Confederate veteran who fell near Winchester on July 6 during the war. The dying soldier is described with mentions of a white plume and symbol of Navarre, reflecting his valor and legendary status.
A dated advertisement-like note promotes the Dandelion treatment for rheumatism and kidney complaints. It claims fluid extract dandelion and compound syrups gently restore kidney function, ease backache and urinary troubles, with rapid pain and swelling reduction. A local druggist says such prescriptions undercut patent medicines.
Professor Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago calls President Roosevelt a flashy bluffer in the Journal of Political Economy. He denounces the recent bond issue as an impulsive, ignorant, or overconfident bluff signaling panic and marking the administration’s worst performance since the silver legislation.
Mr. G A Newcome and daughter Miss Cora May Newcome and sister Mrs Fannie C Baker of Charles Town West Virginia are visiting Mrs Martha Grubbs of Frederick County, sister of Mr Newcome and Mrs Baker.
Fragmentary handwritten schedule text shows times and route notes. Mentions Winchester and daily exceptions with various time stamps and a superintendent note. Limited legibility prevents full reconstruction of service pattern or date.
At a January 13 1908 board meeting a resolution was passed to pay certain indebtedness of the county. Holders of bonds Nos 196 to 200 inclusive must present them to the county treasurer for payment by March 3 1908 to avoid interest. The board states no interest will be paid after that time.
An advertisement touts Rexall Cherry Jace cough syrup as absolutely harmless with a pleasant flavor claim. It asserts children will take it without coaxing and invites readers to try it at their own risk.
Market prices for cereals livestock and produce are listed with figures for wheat corn oats hay potatoes apples chickens and turkeys. The piece notes bank holidays on Monday January 20 with closures and payment of maturing paper on Tuesday January 21 and Thursday January 23 by Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank Union Bank of Winchester and others.
The Bluemont Branch of the Southern Railway alters its schedule to meet daily trains. The Winchester Berryville Bluemont Stage will leave Winchester at 7 a.m. instead of 6 a.m., connecting with morning trains at Berryville for Bluemont passengers.
A fragmentary notice notes plans to operate a 12 passenger steam automobile on a regular schedule with two daily round trips. It cites public patronage, fair toll consideration, and cooperation between the Turnpike Company and Supervisors to provide improved service.
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